Skilled Trades Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Skilled Trades Supervisor to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals division in Rochester, NY. This individual will work the day shift and support Film Finishing organization within the Industrial Films and Chemicals division at Eastman Business Park.

Learn more about Film Finishing: https://youtu.be/mrJP82ZZiag?si=45BkZqa_4SEOuitz

This position will support a 24/7 production schedule, and a day shift production schedule. This individual will support off-hours and weekend issues that may arise.

Primary activities/responsibilities to include:
* Supervise a team of ~ 40 skilled trades employees
* Lead skilled trades team in adhering to company and OSHA safety practices
* Implement and comply with all company Safety Programs
* Use of lockout/ tagout procedures and oversee Electrical safety audits
* Work with Operations Supervisors to balance skilled trades resources to execute troubleshooting, PM’s, and small scale improvement efforts
* Perform payroll, performance development, and annual appraisals
* Lead performance counseling as necessary
* Oversee development activities for apprentices including Bluebook management
* Lead hiring and on-boarding process
* Work with other Maintenance Supervisors within Kodak for shared resource needs
* Lead work order management for skilled trades team

Oversight of project activities:
* Workforce efficiency – planning and execution
* Training and Mentoring
* Workforce skills depth analysis and succession planning
* Lead resourcing efforts for capital upgrades

Required Skills/experience:
* Must have familiarity with skilled trades across multiple disciplines including automation, machinist, electrical, and instrumentation.
* Previous experience managing skilled trades teams.
* Prior leadership experience of people, either as group leaders, supervisors, or multiple project management activities.
* Ability to physically investigate and inspect areas that would include ladders, multiple steps, enclosed areas, including areas with limited lighting.
* Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Passion for continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma mentality